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Shag Haircut

A heavily layered cut with lots of texture around the crown, shorter layers on top and longer at the bottom. The modern shag is looser and more lived-in than the 70s original.

Daily styling
5 minutes (air dry) to 15 minutes (styled)
Upkeep
Trim every 8-12 weeks; grows out beautifully

Who Should Get a Shag Haircut

Creating volume at the crown and top
Effortless bedhead styling
Adding edge to a classic cut

Think Twice If

You want a sleek, polished look every day
Very fine hair that can look stringy with heavy layers

Styling Tips

Scrunch in texture cream and air dry for the easiest styling
A shag with curtain bangs is the most popular combination right now
Works better on day-two hair than freshly washed

Best Face Shapes for Shag Haircut

Oval
Length is about 1.5 times the width with balanced ...
Diamond
Narrow forehead and jawline with wide, prominent c...
Oblong
Noticeably longer than wide, with forehead and jaw...

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